------------------------- Gunsmith Cats Chapter 1 ------------------------- Hello, Janis? Who're you talking to? What? Sorry. I guess I have the wrong number. Shit! Doesn't May know how to adjust those things? There's an additional charge for carrying that kind of gun, Jonathan Washington! Uh, you... Aren't you a cop? Bounty hunter. Rally Vincent. And I'm Minnie May! So nice to meet you! Thank you for calling, this is Gun Smith Cats. What's that, Becky? What do you mean? Washington was arrested on drug smuggling charges, but... ...it looks like they weren't able to find any drugs. You mean he ran away, even though he knew he couldn't be charged? I guess so. I don't understand. Hey, Becky, can you look into Washington again? If you promise to pay me. You're so cheap. A customer's here. I've got to go. Later! Welcome. May I help you? I want to order this as a custom-made version. I heard about you from Roy Coleman at the city police department. I see. Please fill this out with your name and address. Okay. Damn, you should have checked this out first! There's still a bullet left in the chamber. I'm sorry. - I've finished your form. - Thank you. By the way, I'm assuming that you're a cop. You do know that this will make your gun heavier, right? That's part of my private collection. I work in the K-9 division, so I carry this. A revolver, huh? I think you'd better bring it in for a check up. It looks like you've got some loose parts. Oh, really? Oh, my "partner" is calling me. See you again. Call me at that number if you want... Say, why don't we have dinner this weekend? Thanks, but I'll just call you when your order's ready. Say "Hi" to Roy for me. Your guard is so tight, just like all the rumors I've heard. - See you! - Come back soon. No wonder she's still single. That's none of your business. It's not like he's asking you to marry him. Shut up! Welcome... huh? Don't worry! I'm not a dangerous customer. I'm William Collins, ATF, Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms investigator. So what can I do for you, convenience store cop? We keep all of our books nice and legal. Oh, no. That's not why I'm here. Then why? Frankly speaking, I want you to cooperate with us on a sting operation. Say what? Can we talk over the details in the back room? So you're telling me that what Washington was really handling wasn't drugs... but guns. Correct. And the reason he ran was to sell the guns he had so he could pay his bail. I guess I caught him before he could do that. Why don't you just let him escape again? It's not that simple. Now, I have a favor to ask of you. You want us to contact him and "conduct business" in order to catch him with his guns? That's right. However, unfortunately, I don't think we have any money to pay you. I'm sorry, it's too bad that we can't talk any longer. The exit is this way. Ah, I'm depressed. I didn't want to resort to this method of investigating your house-- What do you mean? Illegal firearms without a class 3 license... Don't you have a license? And you, May Hopkins. Illegal explosives and violation of the dangerous materials handling laws... What do you want us to do? If we succeed, you'll get the license, and may be able to deduct $250 from the taxes on each gun. Well, I'm in no hurry for your answer. Think it over. Thanks for the coffee, and... Be careful about this door lock. They've just left the shop. Roger. I'm ready. Over and out. Roger. There's nothing to eat! What do you mean, "nothing to eat"? I just went out and got dinner. Don't be such an ingrate. I'm sick and tired of Chinese food. You always go get pizza. How can you say such terrible things about me? So, what are you going to do about that guy this afternoon? What do you think we can do? We'll be arrested if we don't help him. You don't sound like my Rally at all. Can't we do anything? Well, why don't you attack him with your feminine wiles? You like middle-aged men, don't you? - I think I'm still young. - Rally! Stop talking like that. That guy doesn't have any sense at all. I agree with you. Ken, I love you-- What? This looks like a normal house. Are you sure there're a bunch of weapons in a place like this? Trust me. Let's just hurry up and finish. Burglars? It's been a long time! Wow! It's incredible! I told you. Wow, what a selection! Who lives in a place like this? Look. There are things like this in here. We've got enough to start a war. Right? I'll bet we could. Three. A convenient number. Hey! Are you trying to blow up the house? I adjusted the amount of smoke. That's beside the point. - Go away and don't bother me. - Damn! Hey! There were a bunch of bullets and stuff in the next room. Oh, give me some! Hey! Are you loading a gun already? I've been waiting for a chance to have a gun like this all my life. Shit! Where? No! Don't go that way! Whoa! This is a no parking zone. What do you mean, "Stay out of this"? It's like I said, this is a secret investigation by the ATF and... What a mess! So tell me, why does it seem like you were so prepared for this? You planned all of this, didn't you? What? No way! How could you think I would do something like this? Whatever! By the way... this is a great collection! It would be such a waste to have to melt all of them. I understand. I've no choice except to cooperate. Really? That would be so helpful! However, I've got one condition. I'll cooperate, but in my own way. And don't even think about following me. Of course! We made a deal, didn't we? I'm not that desperate. Let's go, May! Rally!! What? Oh, my God! Don't worry, they're just underpants. You're not marrying him, right? Shut the hell up! What made you change your mind? I'm saying that I want to buy all your toys. How can you can say that after putting me here in the first place? Well, I guess it's okay. I just want the money, anyhow. You'll pay a deposit now, right? We can discuss the details later. Deposit? How much? You'll have to ask the court. Oh, I see. I made a deal with Washington. He said he'll let me know the time and place by fax. Roger. Asking you to cooperate was a pretty good idea. You don't need to butter me up. By the way, are you really going to keep your promise? Of course. I won't do anything to bother you. I just don't feel I can trust you. And... No following you! I know. Well, keep working! What? Your boss is calling you. Oh, God! I've kept this all a secret. I wonder if he's already found out? Yes, regarding that subject, yes-- Come in. Do you need me? Three investigators who infiltrated the gangs... have been killed, and we've got nothing to show for it. What's wrong with you? I've been trying. Ha! So then, who's working undercover this time? Nobody. Nobody? What about the investigation? I haven't found any evidence yet, but I think someone in the ATF's leaking information... in the Illinois Branch... That can't be! Who is it? I said I haven't got any evidence yet. If I knew, I'd have done something about it. I see. I suppose you're right. What? You have a phone call from the state council. I'll be right with him. Hey, Bill! If there's no other alternative, I'll go undercover. See ya! - I trust you. - Yeah, yeah. Hello, Black speaking. Heh heh, thank you. Yes, yes, sir. Being so high up keeps him pretty busy. Both of you keep doing this! You've caused me a lot of trouble! You just go ahead, doing things without ever taking me into consideration! What did you say, Becky? Why did you accept such an assignment? You know, I was worried about you, so I found you a better case. But if we don't do this, my license and tax will be-- So what? Rally, there's a fax for you. Hi, Becky, why are you here? I see. I guess I really don't have any purpose here. Hey, hey, don't pout. I'll buy you dinner, okay? No Chinese, no pizza. Hey, Rally, where are you taking me? I just want you to sit in the car. After that, I'll buy you dinner. What should I do, then? - Please, don't do anything. - What? I get it! You want me to watch May. Bingo! Hey, Rally! Don't kid around! Well, time to go. Be careful. Who is it? Rally Vincent. I came to do business with Jonathan Washington. Come in. Thank you. You've got a gun, don't you? You'll have to hand it over while you're here. I guess. - Slowly! - Damn! - Like this? - Give it to him. What next? Any other weapons? Here you go. Hey, check her out! You're so thorough. Sorry. This is part of my job. Okay. Hey! Washington's upstairs. Go with her. Yeah. Damn! What a bitch! Who's there? Oh, what tasteful decorations! Oh, it's you! You're welcome, anyway. Of course! I paid your bail. By the way, when can I have my gun? Soon. After you pass a few tests. Tests? Yeah. My boss told me to be really careful about you. How are you going to test me? Well, it's no big deal. Come this way. Who's he? Some government official. He was wandering around outside. Before anything happened, my boss recognized him and let us know. I'm so famous! I remember now! This guy was threatening me into conning you. Damn, I thought so. Rally. I'm sorry. Things aren't trying out the way you planned. Well, what's the test? This is his gun. Are you asking me to get rid of him? Trust is the most important thing in this business. Fuck. What's this? Where are the bullets? I don't think you want me to beat him to death, do you? Oops! Sorry. But I'm impressed that you can tell that by just picking it up. You're a professional! Here. You don't trust me at all, do you? It's just that my boss is so picky. You're asking for trouble, killing a government offical. By the way, how about a little proof of our deal? Of course! Oh yeah, how about this? This could be very useful in an emergency. I'm talking about regular guns. Don't worry. This box is filled with guns. I see. Glad to hear it. Freeze! Let's talk, shall we? Take it as a lesson for being too suspicious about a woman. You, too! Oh! The lights went out! What'll I do? I think something bad's happened to her. My turn! May, when did you free yourself? No! May! How could you do something like that? You didn't have to try and fool me as well. It's my revenge for you running off without me. Damn! Why the hell did you come here? I don't have any fashion sense, but I'm almost as useful as Elliot Ness. Oh, really? Nobody trusts you, do they? I'm in trouble. I wish I could fly away and escape. Sorry, but I'm not ready to be an angel yet. How optimistic. Well, Chief, let's go. What is he doing? Up there! That was close! This door, too. Well, no choice. Let's see, which one shall I use? Rally, cover me! Don't be so selfish! I'm in trouble, too. Rally, are you all right? Rally?! It's against my policy to depend on luck, but... What kind of woman is that? Geez, I just point at the floor and shoot. Rally, behind you! Rally! Shit! Oh, shit! Rally! - Where are you, Rally? - Look out, May! Rally! What an idiot! - Die! - Bill! How was I? I came in handy, didn't I? How can you say that after doing something so stupid? Is that what you thought? Me, too. You bastards! The battle isn't over yet! Same to you! What the-- I don't know anything! Yes, we captured all of them. What's the current situation? Yes, no deaths. What kind of girl are you? There is a limit to what you can do. If I hadn't, Ms. Rally would be on her way to heaven. I can take care of myself! Is that so? Hey, hey, both of you. This is your fault! What? What did you say? Something's wrong with my ears. What an ass! What nerve! Oh, I just remembered something. I've got no shame, so I've got another favor to ask you! How about it? You're joking, aren't you? Additional Credits for Japanese Language Version Original Japanese Vocal Cast: Rally-Michiko Neya May- Kae Araki Becky- Aya Hisakawa Bill Collins- Yoshitada Otsuka Washington- Daisuke Gori George Black- Toyo Ikemizu With: Hidenari Ugaki, Michio Egawa, Keichi Sonobe, Ayumu Takagi With: Kazunori Tanaka, Satoo Nakajima, Daisuke Nakamura CC Title Timing - Janice Williams, David Williams, Dan Rockwell, Ichiro Arakaki CC Titles - Captions, Inc. We were feeling relieved because we thought we'd caught the smugglers. But then... Can you believe that the person we caught contacted us and asked us to help him escape? We haven't been able to completely trust Bill from the ATF... Worse than that, a crazy person came from Russia! Be careful, both of you! That Russian's a psychopath! Ah, Rally, help me! Oh, May! The next episode of Gun Smith Cats, Chapter 2! SWING HIGH! Don't underestimate my driving!